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[dazzle]

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holy cow. I thought i was safe in cebu because it was surrounded by many islands. tsunami is possible? *faints*

[Syd_M]

Seriously? Do people really have no understanding of economics? Education standards in this country have really gone down, if so. The thing is, most tourist attractions are non-profit in and of themselves, or have a very low profit margin. I imagine places like the Baclayon Church or even the Chocolate Hills, for example, barely make enough to cover their expenses, even with donations. The reason why sites like these stay alive even though they are bleeding red is because of the impact they have on the local economy. It's why people in the US were worried by the closure of the National Parks during the gov't shutdown: while the parks themselves don't earn the money directly, they boost the local economy by their mere presence. Tourists come to visit because the attraction (be it a park or a historical building) then spend their money on the local businesses that cater to them: tour companies, hotels & restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. These tourist spots generate huge passive income. Without the local attractions (eg. the 17th century churches etc.), tourists would stop coming and the local economy would suffer as a result. That's why the Philippine government is choosing to spend on the reconstruction of these historic and cultural sites -- they are counting on a return of investment. It's a simple fact of economics that in order to make money, you need to first spend money.

Speaking of which, I just saw on the news that people were complaining about Noynoy's trip to South Korea, saying he should stay in the country because of the recent tragedy and that the money for airfare & hotel stays, etc. should be given to the victims. Let me make myself clear: I'm not a fan of Pnoy (in fact, I affectionately call him our Idiot-in-Chief), but this is exactly what a president is supposed to do. What can he do for the disaster if stayed behind? Pick up a shovel and dig through the rubble? What can he do that our implementing agencies -- whose job it is to deal with just such disasters -- can't do better? That's why I was so angry about him staying in Zamboanga during the MNLF siege -- he had no business being there. He should have just visited for a short while, then left the generals to do their jobs. With this Korea trip, Noynoy is finally doing what a president should. As for the cost of the trip, it's an investment that the country is making in exchange for returns in the form of stronger diplomatic and trade relations. So, it makes sense for Pnoy to visit other countries. After all, the fast growing BPO industry in the RP (which I'm sure many iStoryans are working in) is a direct result of past and present presidents forging strong ties with other nations through similar state visits. Filipinos need to stop thinking like the Sick Man of Asia and start thinking of long-term investments.

Anyway, I guess that's enough of the economics primer.

[butitoy]

World War Z : " Mother nature is a serial killer ! "

and when i was a kid

i've seen a High Computational Simulation of Crust| Mantle movement demo video

per second = million of year

it's very frightening!

in the video , you can see mountain ranges flows beneath deep trenches like fluids

it said, it's part of evolution powered by the energy + heat from the core that melts the outer core | mantle

the melted material is lava

then i remember, i can't live a million years.

hehehe, maayo na lang.

[hobie]

So much for those complaining about separation of the church and the state in his thread.
Right on target, @Syd_M

[butitoy]

Seriously? Do people really have no understanding of economics? Education standards in this country have really gone down, if so. The thing is, most tourist attractions are non-profit in and of themselves, or have a very low profit margin. I imagine places like the Baclayon Church or even the Chocolate Hills, for example, barely make enough to cover their expenses, even with donations. The reason why sites like these stay alive even though they are bleeding red is because of the impact they have on the local economy. It's why people in the US were worried by the closure of the National Parks during the gov't shutdown: while the parks themselves don't earn the money directly, they boost the local economy by their mere presence. Tourists come to visit because the attraction (be it a park or a historical building) then spend their money on the local businesses that cater to them: tour companies, hotels & restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. These tourist spots generate huge passive income. Without the local attractions (eg. the 17th century churches etc.), tourists would stop coming and the local economy would suffer as a result. That's why the Philippine government is choosing to spend on the reconstruction of these historic and cultural sites -- they are counting on a return of investment. It's a simple fact of economics that in order to make money, you need to first spend money.

Speaking of which, I just saw on the news that people were complaining about Noynoy's trip to South Korea, saying he should stay in the country because of the recent tragedy and that the money for airfare & hotel stays, etc. should be given to the victims. Let me make myself clear: I'm not a fan of Pnoy (in fact, I affectionately call him our Idiot-in-Chief), but this is exactly what a president is supposed to do. What can he do for the disaster if stayed behind? Pick up a shovel and dig through the rubble? What can he do that our implementing agencies -- whose job it is to deal with just such disasters -- can't do better? That's why I was so angry about him staying in Zamboanga during the MNLF siege -- he had no business being there. He should have just visited for a short while, then left the generals to do their jobs. With this Korea trip, Noynoy is finally doing what a president should. As for the cost of the trip, it's an investment that the country is making in exchange for returns in the form of stronger diplomatic and trade relations. So, it makes sense for Pnoy to visit other countries. After all, the fast growing BPO industry in the RP (which I'm sure many iStoryans are working in) is a direct result of past and present presidents forging strong ties with other nations through similar state visits. Filipinos need to stop thinking like the Sick Man of Asia and start thinking of long-term investments.

Anyway, I guess that's enough of the economics primer.

i am so with you sir!

very well said! very well posted.

BPO worker here, thanks to GMA ( though i hate her )


that shovel and back hoe is not for Pnoy

give it to your neighbor who needs that job.

[jofer]

^^ yes it can happen, tsunami is possible

if the quake epicenter in underwater located in the middle of the sea between Talisay cebu - inabangga Bohol ( GOD Forbids! ) @ intesity 8 - 9 of tectonic origin

it happens to an island in indonesia , the epicenter is just 38km off the coast with multiple waves up to ++ meters

seen it sa national geographics , february this year


di ko sure id mao ba ni na docu: Seconds From Disaster S03E07 - Asian Tsunami - YouTube

sus kuyawa diay no

[Syd_M]

Pero I thought na-bright-bright na gamay ang mga taw karon. Nakasabot na sa constitution.

I could say the same about you. I was facepalming so hard when Pnoy parroted that "separation of church and state" line -- he apparently has no idea what the Constitution means, either. Here's exactly what it says:

No law shall be made respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof. The free exercise and
enjoyment of religious profession and
worship, without discrimination or
preference, shall forever be allowed. No
religious test shall be required for the
exercise of civil or political rights. (Article
III, Section 5)

That's it. The government should not interfere with religous rights, and religions should not interfere with civil and political rights. And that's all. There's absolutely nothing there about rebuilding old churches.

[brian joshua]

bolay-og gyud tang mga bisaya. imbis nga magkahi-usa, naglalisay na nuon mo ani nga thread.
UNTA LINOGON tag kausa nga pareha adtong ni-agi arun maka amgo ta nga magtinabangay ta tanang mga bisaya.

[Hammer_and_Sickle]

paeta jud aning sige ug ingun anang "separation of church and state" oy,..

ganahan unta ko mo explain, kung unsa jud na siya na principle, when will it apply, and how it is applied,..

pero maka huna2x ko, naa ko'y respeto sa akong kaugalingon, de ko mo naug sa inyung level...busa kamo na lang pag research ngano de na pwede, e-apply na rule,..hahahaha...kapoy skwela noh? unya lebre ra e-hatag nako diha ninyo ang information, hahahaha..mag biko ta ninyo!! hahahaha

[jinkazama92]

Just felt an aftershock. Imagine a 7+ mag earthquake at this hour Dx